Synonyms of immediacy

immediacy

noun

i-ˈmē-dē-ə-sē 

as in proximity

the state or condition of being near

the immediacy of Christmas is just beginning to dawn on many last-minute shoppers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proximity
• nearness
• contiguity
• vicinity
• closeness
• propinquity
• adjacency
• juxtaposition
• abutment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distance
• remoteness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of immediacy

But in an economy built around immediacy, employers may be concerned with the wrong thing. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

The following tracks only get knottier and denser, but Sweeping Promises never stops setting primal immediacy against granular precision and letting the sparks fly. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 20 Aug. 2026

This evolution promises a hybrid entertainment landscape, blending social platforms' immediacy with television's structured storytelling, fostering deeper audience engagement beyond fleeting algorithmic feeds. — Novika Ishar, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Quick commerce adds pressure for immediacy, while social and live formats provide the narrative and discovery layer. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026